Government and Social Service

A wide range of government positions are open to majors in women's and gender studies.

• Public Administration
• Health and Human Services
• Labor Department
• Counseling

Legal Profession and Journalism

Women's and gender studies is an excellent undergraduate preparation for law and journalism.

• Lawyer
• Lobbyist
• News Correspondent
• Writer

Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organizations

Many career and volunteer positions are available in organizations focusing on women's issues and women's rights.

• Public Relations
• Consumer Affairs
• Grant Writing
• Peace Corps
• AmeriCorps

Teaching

Careers in teaching women's and gender studies range from secondary to college and university teaching.

• Field Research
• University/College Administration
• Human Resources
• English as a Second Language